I am praying for the repose of the soul of Tyre and for all who mourn his death, for the MPD officers involved, for those leading the investigation, and for the city of Memphis. May God’s justice and compassion be with us in the days and weeks to come.
The Rt. Rev’d E. Mark Stevenson announced today the appointment of the Rt. Rev’d Dabney Smith as a Visiting Bishop in the Diocese of Virginia. Bishop Smith will serve in the Diocese from April through June of this year and will be based in Northern Virginia.
How does a church make a concrete witness to something that has eluded our understanding for generations? One model can be found at The Falls Church.
The Rt. Rev’d E. Mark Stevenson, Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia, announced today the appointment of the Rt. Rev’d Gayle Elizabeth Harris as Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia.
More than 35 bishops from around the United States, England, Tanzania and Ghana joined in the iconic laying on of hands as the Rt. Rev’d E. Mark Stevenson was ordained and consecrated the 14th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.
As war ravages Ukraine, the act of painting eggs this year has taken on new meaning and a greater purpose for Stephanie and other parishioners at Holy Cross.
As with any effort that serves to restore and heal the earth, there is a spiritual aspect to bee keeping, too. “There really is truth to the old Celtic saying ‘go tell it to the bees’,” says Lisa.
Bishop-Elect E. Mark Stevenson has announced his intention to call the Reverend Deacon d’Rue Hazel to be Canon to the Ordinary following his consecration as Bishop in December.
The Ordination of Priests was hosted in the morning by St. George’s, Fredericksburg. Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson presided over the ordination of seven people to the Sacred Order of Priests.
Last year, parish volunteers at St. Thomas’ Food Pantry distributed groceries to 24,530 people. In the first half of 2022, St. Thomas’ has seen a 48% increase in new clients.
